Phyllo•18 days ago
Backend Software Engineer
Recruiter Fit Breakdown & Candid Summary
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Phyllo is seeking a Backend Software Engineer (levels 1 or 2) with 2-5 years of experience to join their hybrid team in the US.
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The ideal candidate brings a strong background in Python, backend development, and API design, with a self-driven attitude suited for a high-growth startup environment.
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You will design robust APIs, optimize distributed systems, and write clean, tested code to impact millions of creators daily.
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Candidates lacking foundational backend experience, computer science fundamentals, or Python proficiency should not apply.
Role Responsibilities
- 1Write code and tests, build prototypes, resolve issues, and analyze bottlenecks
- 2Design robust APIs to support any clients
- 3Manage and optimize scalable distributed systems in the cloud
- 4Optimize API for performance and scalability
- 5Develop automated tests to ensure business needs are met, and allow for regression testing
- 6Produce quality code, raising the bar for team performance and speed
Skills Matrix
Must-Have Skills
Python
REST API(REST)
GraphQL
Algorithms
Data Structures
Distributed Systems
SQL
NoSQL
Nice-to-Have Skills
React(Reactjs)
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